Johnny Vegas plans to reopen his Field of Dreams glamping site at Melbourne Hall in South Derbyshire in 2027 after the attraction remained closed throughout the 2026 season because of infrastructure improvements taking place across the estate.
The comedian and actor launched the Field of Dreams glamping site in 2023 following the second season of the Channel 4 series “Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping,” which documented the creation of the business. While the television series focused on the development of the project, the site continued operating as a commercial glamping destination after the program aired.
The accommodation offers guests a collection of restored and repurposed vehicles rather than traditional cabins or safari tents. The lineup includes a German fire truck, Patricia the bus, an American school bus, a classic Citroën camper, a hybrid created from a 1970 Morris Minor Pick-Up and a 1960 Fisher Holivan Junior caravan, a rare 1964 Austin J2 Bluebird Highwayman, the boat Mahala, and a converted Puma aircraft.
Field of Dreams did not welcome guests during the 2026 season after Melbourne Hall announced that urgent estate works required the temporary closure of the operation.
According to DerbyshireLive, infrastructure improvements are being completed to support the site’s long-term sustainability and safety, with construction affecting access routes and essential services needed to operate the accommodation.
The business previously stated that the work was “making it impossible for us to operate safely and to the high standard our guests expect.”
In an interview with The Times, Vegas said the temporary closure had been disappointing after the effort invested in developing the property, particularly its sustainability initiatives.
He said it had been “frustrating” to see the site closed, after having put a lot of work into being solar-powered, adding that he hopes to reopen for business next year.
Although a reopening date has not yet been announced, the comments indicate that the business is targeting a return in 2027 once the estate improvements have been completed and guest access can be safely restored.
For operators in the outdoor hospitality sector, the temporary closure highlights the operational challenges that can accompany infrastructure upgrades, particularly when projects affect utilities, roads, or guest access.
While closures can result in short-term revenue losses, planned investments in site infrastructure, sustainability measures, and safety can help strengthen long-term business resilience, improve the guest experience, and support future growth.
The project also demonstrates how distinctive accommodations built around restored vehicles and themed experiences can continue to attract consumer interest, provided operators maintain facilities that meet evolving safety and operational standards.